Here’s all of the noteworthy noodle news for January 2025!
Read more: Noodle News Roundup: January 2025Brand: Ottogi
Noodle Journey Episode 162: Ottogi Kongguksu
Notes since filming:
I’ve seen some faint praise of this product since filming where people have said, “It’s so refreshing!” While that may be true, I just could not get into this. The flavor is minimal and bland, and I’m sure I could’ve figured out a way to make it taste better, but I had better things to do that day.
Original video description:
It’s summertime, and you know what that means: cold noodles! This time we’ve got something truly unique from Ottogi with their Kongguksu flavor. This is a cold soy broth intended to refresh you when it’s hot. Check out the review to see how it actually tastes.
Links to purchase:
https://ramenmall.com/products/ottogi-kongguksu-ramen-soybean-noodles-family-pack
https://www.yamibuy.com/en/p/cold-soybean-noodle-135g-x-4pc/1021112801
https://megakfood.com/products/ottogi-kongguksu-ramen-135g-x-4—-135g-x-4
Scores:
- Noodles: 7/10
- Spiciness: 0/10
- Overall: 2.5/10
Noodle Journey Episode 123: Ottogi Snack Ramen
Time to review Ottogi Snack Ramen, a product that is actually marketed as a snack instead of a full meal. I’m going in wondering whether this is worth choosing over Ottogi’s full-size Jin soups I like, and what the flavor actually is. The main conceit of this product is the cooking speed – it’s a true two-minute cook time thanks to the super-thin noodles in here. I’ve seen a cup version of this as well, but I’m reviewing the pillow pack here.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 123: Ottogi Snack RamenNoodle Journey Episode 114: Ottogi Real Cheese Ramen
I’m closing out the Korean cheese trilogy with Ottogi Real Cheese Ramen. This is the only one of the three that uses a liquid cheese packet, so I’m expecting a different texture and a cheesier finish out of this than the powdered-only soups. There’s also some interesting surprises in the flake packet.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 114: Ottogi Real Cheese RamenNoodle Journey Episode 113: Ottogi Cheese Ramen
Moving on from the previous review of Paldo Cheese Ramyun, I’m continuing the cheesy Korean soup run with Ottogi Cheese Ramen. I haven’t had this one before, but I’ve had great luck with Ottogi’s Jin line, so if this is basically Jin-style red chili beef broth with a cheese packet, I’m optimistic.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 113: Ottogi Cheese RamenNoodle Journey Episode 112: Paldo Cheese Ramyun
I’m kicking off a cheese-centric trio of reviews with Paldo Cheese Ramyun. I’ve had this variety once long before the channel/website even began, so I’m curious how it holds up now, especially next to other cheesy Korean options I’ve covered. This is a soup noodle, not a sauce noodle, so the cheese is meant to round out a classic red-chili beefy broth rather than be a creamy sauce.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 112: Paldo Cheese RamyunNoodle Journey Unboxing: StyleKorean.com
Notes since filming:
Shortly after I released this video, StyleKorean slowly began removing all of their noodles and tteokbokki products from their site. They unfortunately don’t sell any food anymore, which is a shame because they had a decent selection.
What doubly hurts is that I had an issue in my house that destroyed some of the stuff from this order that I didn’t get to review right away. 🙁
This unboxing video will remain up for posterity and because I referenced it in other videos.
Original video description:
Noodle Journey’s first unboxing video! While hunting for some new noodles, I came across StyleKorean.com, a South Korean website selling some interesting noodle products (and cosmetics, if you’re into that sort of thing), some of which I can’t find in the USA. There’s some really cool stuff in here, so check it out if you’re interested in ordering from them.
(This video is not sponsored in any way. I’m just a fan of their service and selection.)
#nongshim #samyang #buldakramen #paldo #ottogi
Noodle Journey Episode 68: Ottogi Sesame Ramen
I’m checking out a fairly unique Korean ramen today: Ottogi’s Sesame Flavor Ramen. Unlike most instant noodles that merely contain trace sesame, this one puts it front and center as its defining flavor. And despite how prolific Korean instant noodles are, this is the only widely available one that openly markets itself as “sesame ramen” (that I am aware of, anyway). Dandan noodles use sesame paste, but those are Chinese; Nissin has a sesame ramen, but it’s Japanese. Ottogi seems to have the Korean sesame ramen space to itself, which makes this an interesting instant noodle entry.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 68: Ottogi Sesame RamenNoodle Journey Episode 32: Ottogi Jin Ramen (Spicy)
In this review, I’m checking out the counterpart to the last review, this time trying Ottogi’s Jin Spicy Ramen. This is the counterpart to the Mild variant I reviewed in the previous episode, and while the core formula is nearly identical, the spice level promises a different experience. If you haven’t checked out the last review yet, go do so first, since there’s some overlap between the two reviews.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 32: Ottogi Jin Ramen (Spicy)Noodle Journey Episode 31: Ottogi Jin Ramen (Mild)
In this review, I’m taking a look at a red chili soup from Ottogi, a brand I haven’t featured before despite their long history in the instant noodle world. This is their Jin Ramen Mild, which offers a more approachable alternative in terms of spice compared to things like Nongshim Shin Ramyun or Paldo Namja, but still belongs to the same family of savory Korean red chili broths.
Read more: Noodle Journey Episode 31: Ottogi Jin Ramen (Mild)